On International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3, 2025), Rajasthan's Social Justice and Empowerment Department highlighted state-specific Divyangjan welfare initiatives. Rajasthan has an estimated 20+ lakh persons with disabilities. Key schemes: (1) Palanhaar Yojana — Rajasthan's unique scheme providing ₹500/month for ages 0-6 and ₹1,000/month for ages 6-18, with ₹2,000 annual additional assistance where applicable raised by relatives of disabled/widowed/destitute parents (cited as a national model); (2) Social Security Disability Pension: ₹750–1,000/month for 40%+ disability; (3) Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Scooty Yojana: scooties/tricycles for disabled students in higher education; (4) District Disability Rehabilitation Centres (DDRCs): 10 centres across Rajasthan providing free diagnostic, therapeutic, and vocational services; (5) UDID card distribution camps: CM Bhajanlal Sharma committed to 100% UDID coverage in 2025-26; (6) Special schools for visually impaired, hearing impaired, and intellectually disabled students; (7) ADIP scheme assistive device distribution camps. Rajasthan's Social Justice and Empowerment Department operates under the broader framework of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and the UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), ratified by India in 2007.
Rajasthan Divyangjan Initiatives: Palanhaar Yojana and State Disability Welfare on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3, 2025), Rajasthan's Social Justice and Empowerment Department highlighted state-specific Divyangjan welfare initiatives. Rajasthan has an estimated 20+ lakh persons with disabilities. Key schemes: (1) Palanhaar Yojana — Rajasthan's unique scheme providing ₹500/month for ages 0-6 and ₹1,000/month for ages 6-18, with ₹2,000 annual additional assistance where applicable raised by relatives of disabled/widowed/destitute parents (cited as a national model); (2) Social Security Disability Pension: ₹750–1,000/month for 40%+ disability; (3) Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Scooty Yojana: scooties/tricycles for disabled students in higher education; (4) District Disability Rehabilitation Centres (DDRCs): 10 centres across Rajasthan providing free diagnostic, therapeutic, and vocational services; (5) UDID card distribution camps: CM Bhajanlal Sharma committed to 100% UDID coverage in 2025-26; (6) Special schools for visually impaired, hearing impaired, and intellectually disabled students; (7) ADIP scheme assistive device distribution camps. Rajasthan's Social Justice and Empowerment Department operates under the broader framework of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and the UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), ratified by India in 2007.
Key facts
- Rajasthan has an estimated 20+ lakh persons with disabilities across the state.
- Palanhaar Yojana provides ₹1,500 per month for children of disabled or destitute parents.
- Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Scooty Yojana provides scooties to disabled students in higher education.
- Ten District Disability Rehabilitation Centres offer free diagnostic and vocational services.
- CM Bhajanlal Sharma committed to 100% UDID card coverage in Rajasthan by 2025-26.
- Rajasthan operates special schools for visually impaired, hearing impaired, and intellectually disabled.
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Source: Rajasthan Social Justice & Empowerment Dept / PIB Rajasthan
Frequently asked questions
What is the Palanhaar Yojana and who are its beneficiaries in Rajasthan?
Palanhaar Yojana is Rajasthan's unique welfare scheme that provides ₹1,500 per month for children under 18 who are being raised by relatives of disabled, widowed, or destitute parents. Rather than placing such children in state-run institutions, the scheme supports their care within the family, making it a nationally recognised model for child welfare.
What is the approximate population of persons with disabilities in Rajasthan?
Rajasthan has an estimated 20 lakh (2 million) or more persons with disabilities. The state runs multiple welfare schemes targeting this population, including disability pensions, assistive devices, special schools, and vocational rehabilitation services.
What disability pension amount does Rajasthan provide and what is the eligibility criterion?
Rajasthan's Social Security Disability Pension provides ₹750 to ₹1,000 per month to persons with 40% or more disability. This pension is part of the broader social security net for Divyangjan under the state's Social Justice and Empowerment Department.
What is the Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Scooty Yojana and who benefits from it?
The Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Scooty Yojana is a Rajasthan state scheme that provides free scooties (motorised two-wheelers) to students with disabilities pursuing higher education. It aims to improve mobility and access to educational institutions for disabled students, enabling them to continue their studies without transportation barriers.
What is a UDID card and why did CM Bhajanlal Sharma commit to 100% UDID coverage in Rajasthan?
The Unique Disability ID (UDID) card is a national identity document for persons with disabilities issued under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. It consolidates disability certificates and enables easy access to all central and state government disability benefits. CM Bhajanlal Sharma committed to 100% UDID card coverage in Rajasthan by 2025–26 to ensure no eligible person with disability is excluded from government schemes.
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